idiom
Paradigm Shift
PAIR-ah-dym shift
/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
paradigmshift
Dictionary meaning
A fundamental change in the underlying assumptions or framework of a field
Examples
- The smartphone caused a paradigm shift in how people consume information and communicate.
Pronunciation tips
Now used broadly beyond philosophy of science to mean any major conceptual change.
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